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Scrapps · 11-28-2010, 09:55 PM

I'm considering converting my offense to the pistol. Has anyone utilized this with any success? What are some of the benefits? Disadvantages? I would also like to use a playbook that still has a fair amount of a running game from under center. Also, with a few true shotgun formations. I would appreciate any input or recommendations.

Bucknut17 · 11-29-2010, 09:56 AM

Ohio and Indiana both have shotgun and ace along with pistol, the counters and read options can be pretty effective and running is better than from the gun IMO, and passing especially against users is better since you are already 3-4 yard from the los. In my experience you don't have to have rg3 or denard but mobility does makes it much more effective

Watson · 11-29-2010, 10:42 AM

It makes running a straight up read-option much easier. Also, if the defense starts keying on what side you're running to and is in man coverage, just flip it and read the SS for an easy TD.

I don't like the rest of it because at some point you're going to hit a wall and most Pistol playbooks lack big plays, especially passes. If you want a effective pass play, it's either a PA Rollout or curls/flats (which you can only run so many times a game before routes start getting jumped)

edit: Jeremy has a good point with the TE/WR-LB mismatch thing, but there's still little "big play" potential

jeremym480 · 11-29-2010, 10:51 AM

I'm in an OD playing with Miss St and I use Bama's play-book. It has a Pistol formation in it and I love it. One of the advantages is that that the running plays can go to the strong and weak side of the formation. So if you're playing a Human opponent they can't load up on the strong side like they can in other formations (the I-formation for example).

Another positive is that you can change the formation to a 3 WR. So your #1 WR comes in in the place of your outside TE/FB. If the D comes out in a base man set then this will give you a mismatch with a LB on your #1 WR.

I'd suggest going into practice mode with one of the play-books and seeing what you think of it.

nmm666 · 11-29-2010, 05:04 PM

I've been running a dynasty with FIU which is a spread offense with some pistol formations. Since I hate running out of the shotgun, I mostly run out of the pistol and I love it.

Good tip Jeremy, I'm going to try some formation subs, because my second string true freshman TE is only a 58 skill rating. My TE starter is a redshirt freshman 62 skill, so he isn't much better.

sleepyeagle · 11-30-2010, 01:47 PM

If you really love the pistol it's hard to beat Nevada's playbook. Especially if you have a good mobile QB and a couple of good RBs. Every formation has great pass/run threats.

Ballbright · 11-30-2010, 02:13 PM

Arkansas' playbook has a Pistol set, and I find it the best playbook for teams that want to go vertical a lot.

The JareBear · 11-30-2010, 03:58 PM

For the next season in 12con I am going to switch from Notre Dames playbook and I was thinking along the same lines of Scrapps. I don't want Nevada because I want multiple sets but what are the best playbooks that have at least one pistol formation in them?

11-29-2010, 09:56 AM	#2
Bucknut17 Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OHIO	Re: The Pistol Ohio and Indiana both have shotgun and ace along with pistol, the counters and read options can be pretty effective and running is better than from the gun IMO, and passing especially against users is better since you are already 3-4 yard from the los. In my experience you don't have to have rg3 or denard but mobility does makes it much more effective

11-29-2010, 10:42 AM	#3
Watson Burrow Club OVR: 49 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: we call it the boot Posts: 27,035	Re: The Pistol It makes running a straight up read-option much easier. Also, if the defense starts keying on what side you're running to and is in man coverage, just flip it and read the SS for an easy TD. I don't like the rest of it because at some point you're going to hit a wall and most Pistol playbooks lack big plays, especially passes. If you want a effective pass play, it's either a PA Rollout or curls/flats (which you can only run so many times a game before routes start getting jumped) edit: Jeremy has a good point with the TE/WR-LB mismatch thing, but there's still little "big play" potential __________________ And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU @AdamdotH Last edited by Watson; 11-29-2010 at 10:53 AM.

11-29-2010, 10:51 AM	#4
jeremym480 Speak it into existence OVR: 39 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 18,228	Re: The Pistol I'm in an OD playing with Miss St and I use Bama's play-book. It has a Pistol formation in it and I love it. One of the advantages is that that the running plays can go to the strong and weak side of the formation. So if you're playing a Human opponent they can't load up on the strong side like they can in other formations (the I-formation for example). Another positive is that you can change the formation to a 3 WR. So your #1 WR comes in in the place of your outside TE/FB. If the D comes out in a base man set then this will give you a mismatch with a LB on your #1 WR. I'd suggest going into practice mode with one of the play-books and seeing what you think of it. __________________ My 2K17 Boston Celtics MyLeague Alabama Crimson Tide Green Bay Packers Boston Celtics New Orleans Pelicans

11-29-2010, 05:04 PM	#5
nmm666 Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: The Pistol I've been running a dynasty with FIU which is a spread offense with some pistol formations. Since I hate running out of the shotgun, I mostly run out of the pistol and I love it. Good tip Jeremy, I'm going to try some formation subs, because my second string true freshman TE is only a 58 skill rating. My TE starter is a redshirt freshman 62 skill, so he isn't much better.

11-30-2010, 01:47 PM	#6
sleepyeagle Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Nov 2009	Re: The Pistol If you really love the pistol it's hard to beat Nevada's playbook. Especially if you have a good mobile QB and a couple of good RBs. Every formation has great pass/run threats.

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11-28-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
Scrapps Pro OVR: 14 Join Date: Jan 2006	The Pistol I'm considering converting my offense to the pistol. Has anyone utilized this with any success? What are some of the benefits? Disadvantages? I would also like to use a playbook that still has a fair amount of a running game from under center. Also, with a few true shotgun formations. I would appreciate any input or recommendations.

11-30-2010, 02:13 PM	#7
Ballbright Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: The Pistol Arkansas' playbook has a Pistol set, and I find it the best playbook for teams that want to go vertical a lot.

11-30-2010, 03:58 PM	#8
The JareBear Be Good To One Another OVR: 49 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 11,574 Blog Entries: 17	Re: The Pistol For the next season in 12con I am going to switch from Notre Dames playbook and I was thinking along the same lines of Scrapps. I don't want Nevada because I want multiple sets but what are the best playbooks that have at least one pistol formation in them? __________________ "Successful people do not celebrate in the adversity or misfortune of others." OS Blog The Tortured Mind Of A Rockies Fan. In Arenado I Trust.

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